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Monday, November 2, 2015

Flying Saucer Stout Week and Westport Strong Ale Festival

Posted by
Ryan Caldwell

So I'm a little late in getting this post up. My original plan was to have this up Sunday night but from the sound of the fireworks (and what I'm pretty sure was a small bomb) along with my neighbors screaming and celebrating through the night, I didn't think too many people would be in their home browsing the web for beer news anyway.

So even though one of the events below has already started for the week, there's still plenty left in store to keep the victory celebration going all week long. I hope everyone has fun this week and can enjoy some of the festivities for the Royals victory. They had an unbelievable season and are truly deserving World Series champions. Congratulations Kansas City.

Flying Saucer Stout Week

Like I mentioned, I'm a little late in posting this but the good thing is Flying Saucer isn't hosting Stout Night. No, instead of just making an evening out of it, Flying Saucer is hosting their annual Stout Week this week.

In my opinion, this is the best time of the year to start cracking open some of those bigger stouts you've been hoarding in your basement. I don't discriminate though. I still like to enjoy a big stout from time to time in the warmer months but with the cooler temperatures and earlier nights, a rich, robust stout is sometimes the perfect ending to a long day.

This week Flying Saucer is going to have some pretty special beers on tap each night. All beers will be tapped at 7:00 PM and will include:

Also, the original plan was to have the Deschutes Beer dinner this past Sunday, but due to the Royals game it was postponed until Monday 11/9. If you're interested in attending, contact Flying Saucer for reservations.

Westport's 5th Annual Strong Ale Festival

Beer fests can be a tricky adventure. While fun, they are not without their pitfalls. Typically you're given a 3 or 4 ounce glass to sample an unlimited amount of beer from breweries who have brought some of their most sought after releases to showcase for the event. It's understandable to lose track of how much you have consumed in that short period of time.

If you plan on attending Westport's Strong Ale festival, I would recommend pacing yourself, eating before, during and after and drinking plenty of water in order to avoid forgetting the event altogether.

This Saturday November 7th from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Westport's Strong Ale festival will take place in the heart of Westport and feature over 70 beers weighing in at over 8% ABV.

Tickets will cost you $40 in advance ($50 at the door) and can be purchased here.

You may also want to break out your cowboy hat and boots (keep the spurs at home) because this year's theme is Spaghetti Western. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed in attendance.

In case dressing up in western gear and day drinking isn't enough to persuade you to buy a ticket, just take a look at some of the beer that will be available throughout the day.